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I aim to preserve the artistic sense of jewellery, whether made of fancy or simple materials: Basant Nashaat
The jeweller has to be bold, and not be afraid of criticism, says the designer
My deepest desire is to create art that can tangibly contribute, touch people’s lives positively, and spread joy : Ahluwalia
I spent a long time studying Egypt’s influence in the world of goldsmithing, jewellery making, says the award winning designer
Zeinab Khalifa: Egyptian female goldsmith uses philosophy to make jewellery
Young generation seeks fame rather than mastering the profession
What do you know about gold alloying?
You know your gold jewellery is 14k, or 10k, or one of the other many popular karat weights that exist, but what does it all mean? It all has to do with the amount, percentage to be precise, of pure gold content alloyed into jewellery
First 3D printer for gold jewellery to be launched in Egypt: Mohamed El Hashemy
5 printers sold, for EGP 0.5m of sales since the launch, says Chairperson of Lamina for Additive Manufacturing Technologies & 3D Printing
Menna Khalil, Virginia Woolf Counters Bipolar Disorder
“People with bipolar disorder usually go about 10 years before being accurately diagnosed. Treatment can make a huge difference,” says designer
Jewellery in Nubian spirit
I want my jewellery to portray national heritage; some stars wore my works during Ramadan dramas: Nabil
Discounting weight of crystal stones when returning jewellery disrupts Egyptian gold market
Issue opens the way for fraud, stealing citizens’ gold savings, turning them into glass
Sales of gold jewellery reached 9.6 tonnes in 2018: MD of New Egypt Gold Group
Group owns 6 companies, accounting for 30% of local production
Sandbox Celebrates Ramadan at “Below Arid Lands”
Sandbox jewellery is known for its firm belief in tying design with personal growth and self-expression. In time for Ramadan, the home-grown conceptual brand chose to shed light on a new aspect of human experience.
Believe it or not, trading of used gold jewellery is illegal in Egypt
Egyptians prefer used gold jewellery as savings tool instead of gold bullion, pounds of gold
Egyptian woman animates cultures through handmade designs
Style, in both the east and the west, is a way to express who you are without speaking. Style encompasses everything we wear. Together, with the influence of fashion and jewellery, costumes fulfil many of our aesthetic dreams and are a worthy medium for human creative expressions reflecting a culture and its social growth. Fashion …
Gold bullion: saving for profits
Market sees trading of imported, local, handmade alloys, says Medhat Alberaqdar
Gold: safe haven for investments
Gold one of most important reserves of central banks, will not let it collapse, says CEO of Sabayik Al-Kuwait
Celebrate her Youth: An Initiative to Grow Bolder
With March being the month of women in general, and mothers in particular, many international brands are already lining up to salute females. Whether through special designs or with dedicated campaigns, local designers jumped on the wagon with few memorable shoots. Nonetheless, jewellery designer Jude Benhalim stood out amidst the trend by choosing to shift …
Jaidaa Jewellery: synchronised design medley
Stepping into their showroom feels like crossing the threshold of a cosy house, where cookies are plenty and coffee is always hot. In every direction stands a testament of their attention to detail. While the silver shines vividly, rubies demand attention. Lined up next to each other, each design tells a fraction of their story. …
Azza Fahmy Continues to march West
Luxury jewellery legend recently opened first US boutique at iconic Waldorf Astoria in LA
Jude Benhalim celebrates her first flagship store in Cairo
Located in heart of Zamalek, store marks an important milestone in designer’s journey
Naomi Filmer challenges essence of jewellery design concept
I want to look into how one form of expression demonstrated by hand can inform, evolve a piece of jewellery, says designer
Gold recoils amid sell off but may rebound in next period: World Gold Council
Jewelry shop owner expects gold prices to increase by $50 to reach $1250 per ounce globally by Q4 of this FY
‘Sandbox’ jewellery brand with many stories to unfold
‘Collection is all about using summer, sunset to pause, put everything aside, just reflect, get in touch with yourself,’ says designer
Indira: A global call for multicultural beauty
It is often argued that jewellery is the most intimate and personal piece of accessory. Small pendants, rings, or bracelets can sometimes operate as a skilled storyteller, narrating the most significant events in someone’s life. With that said, these emblems of individuality often tend to unfold another parallel story—the personal tale of someone else aside …
Usfuur: birds of a ‘cause’ flock together
“We donate a percentage from each piece sold to help support Watanili’s charity programmes, which include art therapy workshops, educational classes, and basic aid distribution,” says the founder
Sandbox declares Specks a jewellery staple
Influenced by the smooth specks of sand, which represent an element that often surrounds the everyday life of Egyptians in the most subtle way, Suhayla Al Sheikh has decided to put it under the magnifying glass in her own personal way. The founder of Sandbox drifted away from her previous inspiration by resorting to the …
The archives series: a visual walk down memory lane
More than seven years ago, an ambitious designer held her breath as she observed how a crowd of strangers reacted to the debut of her emblems of self-assurance and confidence. Her tokens of strength spoke in calligraphy and swayed with the colour of silver. It was not long until her stories of capable women, who …
Amr Saad salutes the gentlemen with his first jewellery collection
A quick flip through the month’s regional fashion magazines would most likely end with a long pause in front of a geometrical creation of statement eyewear. With silver frames and unexpected silhouettes, the handmade piece of accessory is worthy of being categorised as an independent trend. From silver-screen celebrities to regional fashion experts, the memorable …
Dima Jewellery introduces the future’s classics
While the room bustles with frantic movement and an entanglement of noises, her posture remains unchanged; with her back hunched in a protective method, her eyes squinted in concentration and her fingers moving rapidly amid shades of stones and masses of chains. For more than a decade, her name has been associated with timeless hammered …
Ammanii brings cross-cultural jewellery to Cairo
In the mist of digital evolution and social media apps taking over the daily lives of millions around the globe, stories are told and shared in methods that were completely foreign a decade or two before. While reading a story is a common act that the majority go through without much thought, the decision to …
Hayden & Co: Accessible Jewellery for big nights
Diamonds are often said to be a girl’s best friend; however, aside from the silver screen not many girls can aspire to have such rare companions. Shaddy Elian is a fashion entrepreneur that aims to shower the country with blinding jewellery without draining any wallets. Hayden & Co is Elian’s smart way to substitute diamonds …
Reem Jano turning arabesque windows into fine jewellery
“Each window has its own story, hence design. On the other hand, when the light passes through these windows, new designs emerge naturally,” says Reem Jano